St Petersburg is built on 33 islands, separated by picturesque canals and rivers, and linked by dozens of drawbridges and bridges – 350 across the city. After arriving on the train from Velikiy Novgorod, dropped stuff at hotel and went … Continue reading →

Overnight train from Moscow to Velikiy Novgorod – the birthplace of mother Russia. Prince Rurik, from the Varangian tribe, came here with his troops in the 9th century after being called in by the Slavs to rule. He started the … Continue reading →

More than just a means of transportation, the Moscow metro is a masterpiece of art and architecture! All stations have stairs (some escalators), so to visit, its mostly a great work out for a number of muscle groups in the … Continue reading →